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Blended families are very common in our world. With roughly half of all marriages ending in divorce, it’s fairly normal to see all sorts of different family dynamics. With all the changes that happen when families blend together, it’s easy to forget the changes that may happen to someone’s estate plan. At Thornton Law [...]
One of the biggest deterrents for people getting a will or trust done is the cost. There’s this perception that anything with a lawyer is going to automatically be unaffordable, but that’s not always the case. In the Raleigh and Durham areas, wills and trusts cost anywhere from a few hundred dollars to up [...]
With many of us having extra time at home, we’re taking the time to tackle those projects that are hard to get to during our normal schedules. For many, that means making sure their estate plan and assets are up to date and in order. Those with families might have some extra items to [...]
With so many people at home, many of us are catching up on those things we never quite get around to doing, like estate planning. The trick is making sure it’s done right and done safely. At Thornton Law Firm, we’re working hard with our clients throughout the Raleigh and Durham areas to help [...]
How are you spending your days during this time of social distancing? Many of us are taking advantage of our cleared calendars to think about those things that we never seem to get around to doing, like estate planning. Here are some ways to prepare a will during social distancing: Take care of the [...]
The probate process in North Carolina may seem intimidating for those who are caught by surprise when a loved one’s death. Simply put, probate is the legal process that organizes and settles a person’s affairs, making sure all assets and debts are taken into account. Here are three things to know about the probate [...]
Just about everything can be done online, through email or by teleconferencing these days: filing taxes, requesting a birth certificate, applying for a passport online, as well as many legal services. This is especially helpful when dealing with a situation like the current Covid-19 pandemic where most residents are employing social distancing, working from [...]
When a friend or family member passes away, they may leave behind some of their money or property. This is considered an inheritance. One thing that commonly confuses people is the difference between an inheritance tax and an estate tax. An estate tax is levied on the value of a deceased person’s belongings, properties, [...]
With Valentine’s Day passed, love is on many people's minds. People celebrate love in a variety of ways, but it’s time to start thinking about your loved ones more sensibly. What if the loss of a family member were to occur, would you be prepared? Let Thornton Law help fill in the gaps with a [...]
With the U.S. Supreme Court’s legalization of same-sex marriage in 2015 came more opportunities for couples in the LGBT community to take advantage of estate planning. With that in mind, it is vital to ensure any estate plans created prior to 2015 be looked at critically to ensure the language is consistent [...]